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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
For Kids
 
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Carl Sandburg's epic poem The People, Yes asked this question of humanity.

Imagine It! an education website for kids of all ages is a place to discover the life and works of Carl Sandburg.

Take a peek and investigate the answer to Carl Sandburg's question, Where to, What Next?

You may find yourself looking for The Right Word to complete a Sandburg poem, or you may discover how to breed a champion goat in Getting Your Goat. Perhaps you will discover the human traits in the city of Chicago in the activity, Uncover Chicago or you will solve the website's riddle and be able to take a virtual tour of Carl Sandburg's Flat Rock, North Carolina home and of Mrs. Sandburg's dairy goat farm. If so, you may even be able to listen to Carl Sandburg tell a story from his famous Rootabaga Stories or hear one of the songs he collected for his American Songbag collection of American folk songs.

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Jump aboard and discover Carl Sandburg
Imagine It! an educational website for kids of all ages will take you on a exciting journey.
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Carl Sandburg as a young journalist; circa 1916
The Poet's Journey
Carl Sandburg had a patchwork education and worked many bread and butter jobs before fame found him.
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photo of a young Carl (Charlie) Sandburg posing for his confirmation picture; circa 1890.  

Did You Know?
Carl Sandburg, who won two Pulitzer prizes and entertained heads of state, presidents, and Hollywood movie stars, only formally graduated from the eighth grade. He attended college classes for four years, but never received a degree.

Last Updated: October 15, 2007 at 10:02 EST